PILES HEALTH ADVICE

Piles also known as hemorrhoids are swollen and inflamed veins in the lower rectum and anal region. When there is pressure or strain on the walls of the rectum canal, the muscles in the area become weak. These muscles also provide support to the hemorrhoidal blood vessels, which then become swollen inside the rectum to form internal hemorrhoids; or swell around the anus to form external hemorrhoids.


In some cases, prolapsed hemorrhoids develop in which the internal hemorrhoids extend out of the rectal canal. Thrombosed external hemorrhoids develop when blood begins to clot in the external hemorrhoid. Piles usually develop with increasing age, and is very common in pregnant women, and also tends to run in families.

Hemorrhoids can occur due to constant straining during bowel movements. This takes place due to constipation which can arise due to several conditions. Pregnancy is also believed to put increased pressure on the hemorrhoidal veins. Sitting for long periods and lifestyles that are inactive can also put a person at risk for developing hemorrhoids. Liver conditions such as cirrhosis may result in piles. Hemorrhoids usually cause pain, swelling and itching in the anal area. Due to the protrusion of the hemorrhoids through the anus, a sensation of incomplete bowel satisfaction may also result. The appearance of bright red blood in the stools is also common. The itching and irritation may become aggravated when the anal area is wiped or rubbed. At times, there can also be discharge of mucus through the stools, which tend to worsen the itching.

Piles can cause a great deal of pain and discomfort. However there are some steps you can take to ease the symptoms. Generally, individuals suffering from hemorrhoids feel reluctant to empty the bowels due to the pain it causes. This only serves to aggravate the problem as the stools become harder when they remain in the intestines, since more water is absorbed from them. The swelling and inflammation can be alleviated to a great extent by sitting in a warm bath. Proper dietary habits play an important role in the prevention of hemorrhoids. Eat foods that are high in fiber content and drink plenty of water and fluids. Applying witch hazel directly to the inflamed veins will bring down the swelling and ease the pain. A paste of milk and white radish also works well in reducing the inflammation. You can also make a paste of the roots of bitter gourd and apply to the hemorrhoidal veins.

1. Piles is a inflamed condition in and around the anal region due to constipation and sedentary life style. The veins get engorged and lead to a fleshy formation called piles or hemorrhoids.

2. In homeopathy there are ointments containing aesculus hipp, hemamilis, aloe socrotina, collinsonia that one can apply on piles and dissolve them.

3. You can also use a liniment application prepared by mixing mother tinctures of Aesculus hipp and thuja in olive oil available at homeopathic chemists.